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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 497.59 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 497.59 and 211.05 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 497.59 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/497.59 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 497.59 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 105,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,018.37/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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